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Hari Raya Puasa

Ramadan bazaar kicks off in Geylang Serai with Hari Raya light-up

The rain-sodden streets of Geylang Serai glistened as the annual Hari Raya light-up kicked off on Feb 14.
The rain-sodden streets of Geylang Serai glistened as the annual Hari Raya light-up kicked off on Feb 14.

Road accidents up in Malaysia’s Hari Raya rush in 2025, totalling over 15,000

ST20250308_202511800796/pixgeneric/Taryn Ng// Traffic congestion on the Woodlands causeway between Singapore and Johor Bahru pictured on March 8, 2025. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG
ST20250308_202511800796/pixgeneric/Taryn Ng// Traffic congestion on the Woodlands causeway between Singapore and Johor Bahru pictured on March 8, 2025. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG

Thousands arriving in Jakarta from rural areas after Hari Raya to seek jobs face urban challenges

Passengers carry their luggage as people return to their hometowns, known locally as "mudik", ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebration, at the National Monument in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Passengers carry their luggage as people return to their hometowns, known locally as "mudik", ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebration, at the National Monument in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana

Who-who is that? Owl joins a family at Hari Raya gathering in Malaysia

A few users also poked fun at the owl’s inconspicuousness, saying it was akin to a CCTV.
A few users also poked fun at the owl’s inconspicuousness, saying it was akin to a CCTV.

Malay/Muslim community in Singapore building on success to make an impact overseas: Masagos

Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli said efforts by Singapore’s Malay/Muslims to build a “community of success” have attracted international attention.
Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli said efforts by Singapore’s Malay/Muslims to build a “community of success” have attracted international attention.

Istana to hold open house on April 13 in celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Labour Day

Visitors can also look forward to cultural music and dance performances from 10am to 4.30pm during the open house.
Visitors can also look forward to cultural music and dance performances from 10am to 4.30pm during the open house.

Singapore ministers visit Johor royal family’s Hari Raya Open House, reaffirm strong ties

Constitution provides for NMPs to step down to stand in elections: Shanmugam

(From left) MP Louis Ng, Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, MP Carrie Tan, MP Derrick Goh and Mr Jackson Lam speaking to the media outside Ahmad Ibrahim Mosque on March 31.
(From left) MP Louis Ng, Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, MP Carrie Tan, MP Derrick Goh and Mr Jackson Lam speaking to the media outside Ahmad Ibrahim Mosque on March 31.

Victims in Gaza conflict, Myanmar earthquake not forgotten amid Hari Raya festivities: Masagos

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli (centre) speaking to the media at Masjid Al-Iman on March 31.
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli (centre) speaking to the media at Masjid Al-Iman on March 31.

Close to $1m raised for Gaza during Ramadan: Masagos

Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli thanked the Malay/Muslim community for contributing generously towards the campaign.
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli thanked the Malay/Muslim community for contributing generously towards the campaign.

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